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Artemis Alphaea
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis (; ) is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity. In later times, she was identified with Selene, the personification of the Moon.Smiths.v. Artemis/ref> She was often said to roam the forests and mountains, attended by her entourage of nymphs. The goddess Diana is her Roman equivalent. In Greek tradition, Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo. In most accounts, the twins are the products of an extramarital liaison. For this, Zeus' wife Hera forbade Leto from giving birth anywhere on solid land. Only the island of Delos gave refuge to Leto, allowing her to give birth to her children. In one account, Artemis is born first and then proceeds to assist Leto in the birth of the second twin, Apollo. Artemis was a kourotrophic (child-nurturing) deity, being the patron and protector of young children, especially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Of Versailles
The ''Diana of Versailles'' or ''Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt'' () is a slightly over-lifesize marble statue of the Roman goddess Diana (mythology), Diana Artemis, (Greek: Artemis) with a deer. It is now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris. The statue is also known as ''Diana with a Doe'' (), ''Diana Huntress'' (), and ''Diana of Ephesus''. It is a partially restored Roman copy (1st or 2nd century CE) of a lost Greek bronze original attributed to Leochares, . Description Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursuit of game. She looks toward the right and with raised right arm is about to draw an arrow from her quiver. Her left arm has been restored, and a deer has been added at her feet, although one might have expected a dog. Her left hand is holding a small cylindrical fragment, which may be part of what was once a Bow and arrow, bow. She wears a short Dorians, Dorian Chiton (costume), chiton, a himation around her waist, and sandals. Her second toes are lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
